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MJ06 FHZ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 FHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,015 miles

Front exhaust bracket is showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe has a slight leak

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 20 Feb 2016 63,015 miles

Front exhaust bracket is showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi pipe has a slight leak

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs in poor condition.

nearside rear door damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in poor condition.

nearside rear door damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,576 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 41,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,289 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,167 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 15,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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MJ06 FHZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ06 FHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ06 FHZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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